Proposed new Economic Development DistrictSome Local Elected Officials have endorsed the establishment of a new Economic Development District (EDD) in South Central Indiana which would include Brown, Monroe, and Owen Counties. In a letter sent to the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration it was highlighted that this area offers robust life sciences, higher education, …
Local traffic projects will break groundBloomington’s Downtown Street Maintenance Project kicks off this week, which will involve asphalt resurfacing, installation of curb ramps, replacement of damaged sidewalks, and construction of bump-outs at multiple locations. The work will cover 4th, 6th, Walnut, and College Avenue. The project will also include removing the eastbound right turn lane at …
City of Bloomington Utilities Issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Monroe County Last Friday the City of Bloomington Utilities Department established a precautionary Boil Water Advisory throughout Monroe County, which is in effect until 9am today. The cause of the warning was related to a violation of drinking water standards. The Friday evening result of …
State Board of Ed amends new diploma proposalThe Indiana State Board of Education has released a second draft of a new High School Diploma proposal after receiving a lot of criticism questioning if students would be prepared enough for higher education. The new plan has students needing 42 credits to earn a diploma, with the …
2 from Bloomington arrested after vehicle stop20 year-old Madilyn Stiles and 28 year-old Jarvel Whitefield, both of Bloomington, have been arrested in Jasper, Indiana on multiple charges after being pulled over for a speeding infraction. The vehicle was searched after officers smelled marijuana. Stiles was driving the vehicle with her two children in the car, …
Body found in Bloomington pondThe Monroe County Sheriff’s Department had to call in a dive team for a reported vehicle in a pond on the Northside of Bloomington over the weekend. On Sunday afternoon the vehicle was pulled out of the water off of State Road 45 behind the Super 8 hotel. The remains of …
Return of School Year Yesterday was the return of the school year for most elementary and secondary students residing in Monroe County. Please be aware that your commute time will likely increase now that parents and buses will be sharing the roads during the morning and afternoon hours, bringing students to and from schools. Be …
Bloomington Mayor to hold press conference on status of homelessBloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson is holding a press conference tomorrow on the topic of Street Homelessness and Bloomington’s Housing Action Plan. She will be joined by several non-profit partners and stated that this is an opportunity to share progress and plans, and to highlight the emergency …
20 year-old IU student dies in Lake TahoeA 20-year-old Indiana University Student and IU Athletic broadcaster is dead after drowning at Whale Beach at Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Owen McDonough had been swimming with friends to offshore rocks when he was overcome by rough waters and disappeared under the surface. Medics and bystanders unsuccessfully attempted to …
Braun releases property tax reform plan for IndianaIndiana US Senator and gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun released his four-pillar proposal to help reform the state property tax system, a top concern among Hoosiers. If elected, Braun plans to immediately reduce property taxes, introduce a cap to limit future tax growth, introduce more transparency on state tax …
